Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

9:02:21 A.M.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

9:02:28 A.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. McNerney to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:03:28 A.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches,which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:14:34 A.M.

H.R. 6156

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."

9:14:39 A.M.

H.R. 6156

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6156 until later in the legislative day.

10:57:15 A.M.

S. Con. Res. 60

Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 60 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives."

10:58:03 A.M.

S. Con. Res. 60

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

10:58:29 A.M.

S. Con. Res. 60

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10:58:41 A.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for approximately 11:30 a.m. today.

11:30:59 A.M.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.

11:31:05 A.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on passage of H.R. 6156, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

11:31:16 A.M.

H.R. 6156

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 813 — "Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism."

12:05:06 P.M.

H. Res. 813

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

12:05:09 P.M.

H. Res. 813

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12:05:26 P.M.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

12:20:15 P.M.

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

1:21:15 P.M.

Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.

1:21:32 P.M.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

1:21:34 P.M.

The House adjourned pursuant to S. Con. Res. 60. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 27, 2012.

Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 813 — "Expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism."

Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."

10:56:56 A.M.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6156, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Camp demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6156 until later in the legislative day.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6156 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

9:14:34 A.M.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 808. H.R. 6156 — "To authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes."